strangeness; abnormality; disorder
excessive; too much; unreasonable
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
reputation; respectability
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
regrettable defeat; defeat by a narrow margin
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to get excited; to get hyped up; to become happy; to get in a good mood
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
fast-talking; rapid talking
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
if it is the case that ...
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
military service; combat experience
how much; how many; however
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
war; battle; match; game; competition
loss; defeat; counter for losses
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
complete defeat; losing all of one's matches; finishing the tournament with no wins
(bringing to a) perfect end; (rounding off with a) crowning achievement; successful conclusion; triumphant finish
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
genius; prodigy; natural gift
looking like a ...; acting as if a ...
every single word and phrase; word by word
to differ; to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
not in one's right mind; insane
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive